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Educational Grants

*Due to current funding, programs will not be offered in the upcoming years. Please check back for any changes in the future.

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Educational Assistance Grant - Individuals who have a current Farm Service Number on record with the Farm Service Agency and reside in the 22 counties the Foundation serves and their immediate family dependents whose permanent address is within the State of Ohio, are eligible. Students must have a minimum 2.0 college g.p.a. verifiable by the school. Eligible parties must provide documentation of the most recent tax return which shows farm activity (ex. Schedule F, form 1120, 1065, 4835, etc.)

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Educational Excellence Grant - Individuals who have a current Farm Service Number on record with the Farm Service Agency and reside in the 22 counties the Foundation serves and their immediate family dependents whose permanent address is within the State of Ohio, are eligible. Students must have a minimum 2.8 college g.p.a. verifiable by the school and seeking a Bachelor degree are eligible. Eligible parties must provide documentation of the most recent tax return which shows farm activity (ex. Schedule F, form 1120, 1065, 4835, etc.)